That is the most positive suggestion so far, I think. I tried that a little. To distract him (so I could teach Carro Kann) I told him to come up with mate in 2 puzzles for the other guys to solve. That worked quite well. It was probably the most educational time we have had thus far - no distractions. Maybe I'll have him come up with some mate in 4 (all forced moves-no escape) puzzles next time.
Oh snap!
All my encounters on chess.com have been pleasant hitherto. For the most part I think chess people are pretty friendly. All the guys at books-a-hundred that whoop me every friday are always cool. I really kind-of enjoy loosing to them because I know I'm getting better in the process. Plus they never talk trash. Could back it up if they did, but don't.
Well Elwood i can remember a new kid at our school who thought he was the new "Fisher" because no one at my school can play very well. Eventually he asked me to play and i agreed. After winning a rook and queen vs knight and 3 pawns i asked him how it felt and he hasnt been playing chess since. Now you have two complications so i would say you should try to get the mother on your side. If you can win her over then the son would soon fold under pressure. If you convince her that her son is aggressive twords other players then i say confront him and lay down the law he has no right to do these things and if he does quit chess then you should have no guilt because he brought it upon himself. Another vote for the direct approach. Good luck Elwood
P.S. Chess is somthing to enjoy make him understand that.
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